Been meaning to ask this. I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $72,853 in Four Corners. You can expect to pay around $1,609 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Andrew Martinez
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are excellent, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Aria Ortiz
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem tough.
I've been here 5 years and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The thing nobody mentions is walkability. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the nightlife is legit. And if you're into camping, this place is excellent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The East side vs the The Heights side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Lydia Howard
Totally agree!
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Joshua Howard
This.
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Virginia E.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Seattle and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Springfield. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like Korean.
No regrets on my end..
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Stella Chavez
Moved here from LA about 8 years ago. it exceeded my expectations. Still getting used to public transit but Happy to answer more specific questions..
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born_thomas3
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is school system. it's not perfect but it works for me. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Savannah Collins
been saying this for years
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James Nguyen
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a marketing manager who relocated here from San Diego about 6 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and school.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Strong job market in several industries
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Nightlife is limited
- Property taxes are high
Financially, we've found it pretty good compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are established, gas is pretty good.
Socially, I love the pace of life here. Definitely worth checking out..
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